Psychology
Cyan reads as cool, clean, and slightly clinical — the color of clear water, ice, and sterile environments. Calming without the gravity of deep blue.
Meaning
Associated with technology, communication, and freshness. It's one of the four process inks, indirectly tying it to printing, screens, and infrastructure visuals.
Applications
Strong choice for tech, healthcare, and wellness products. Use bright cyan sparingly — it can overpower neighboring hues.
Conversion
HEX
55FBD5
RGB
85, 251, 213
HSL
166, 95%, 66%
HSB
166, 66%, 98%
CMYK
66, 0, 15, 2
LAB
89, -51, 5
LCH
89, 52, 174
OKLCH
0.89, 0.15, 174
XYZ
50, 76, 75
LUV
89, -64, 17
HWB
166, 33%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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